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FORD KUGA Common

As of 2026 Q2, 391,922 FORD KUGAs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 15,460 (4.1%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

FORD KUGA car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Vauxford / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q2
391,922
381,478 licensed10,444 SORN
▲ 15,460 (+4.1%) yr/yr
Peak: 391,922 in 2026 Q2 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 98k 196k 294k 392k 2014 Q32020 Q32026 Q2

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 391,922 on the road.

Rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 391,920 on the road today
Diesel 58%Petrol 19%Plug-in hybrid 13%Hybrid 10%Other 0%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the KUGA

The Ford Kuga is a compact crossover SUV (C-segment) manufactured by Ford since 2008, mainly for the European market, and now in its third generation. Both front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive are offered. The Kuga was originally European-designed and sold in Europe and a few other markets, but beginning in 2012 for the 2013 model year, it was marketed in North America as the Ford Escape. The Ford Kuga is marketed as the Ford Escape in North America, Australia, the Middle East, and several countries in the Americas.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FORD KUGA — questions & answers

How many FORD KUGA are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q2, 391,922 FORD KUGA were still registered in the UK — 381,478 licensed and on the road, plus 10,444 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the FORD KUGA rare?

The FORD KUGA is common, with 391,922 still on the road, making it rarer than 1% of the 2,315 UK car models we track.

Is the FORD KUGA increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of FORD KUGA on UK roads rose by 15,460 (4.1%).

What fuel do most FORD KUGA use?

Most FORD KUGA run on diesel — about 58% of those still registered, with the rest split across petrol, plug-in hybrid, hybrid, other.

When did the FORD KUGA peak?

The FORD KUGA peaked at 391,922 registered in 2026 Q2, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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